Accessory After the Fact
/ˈæk.sɛs.ər.i ˈæf.tər ðə fækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who assists another, knowing that they have committed a crime, in order to help them avoid arrest or punishment.
He was charged as an accessory after the fact for hiding the suspect from the police.
Forms
- accessories after the fact
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Commentary
This term specifically denotes subsequent assistance after a crime, differentiating it from aiding in the commission of the crime itself.
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